I normally do not write blogs and keep my opinions to myself however, there is something I need to get off my chest.  Moms please be a mom first.  Children are a blessing not an inconvienience and should be treated with love and respect.  Our kids need attention and guidance and most importantly TIME!  

I know life has stresses and it is easy to find solace and comfort chatting away on line.  It really feels good to get lost for hours a day "hanging" with friends but there is a time and place for everything and everything in it's place.  Wait for your children to go off  to school or be in bed for the night and then you can enjoy yourself online.  It is not fair for a child to be put off to the side waiting endlessly on YOU !

"But I can't afford to do things with my kids" is an argument I hear all the time but honestly, there are many activities that cost very little or are free of charge to enjoy together. Going to the park is always a freebie fun time for kids.  Try cooking a meal together.  Kids love to participate in the kitchen.  Another fun activity is a family game time.  Try getting to know your kids for who they are.  A bonus is that their behavior will improve because they are receiving the attention they most desparetly seek from you!

In closing, remember, YOU are their most important role model.  Your actions will mold their adult behaviors  AND time stands still for no one.